Contrary to popular opinion that all moldy food should be disposed of, mold in cheese gives an incredible flavor and texture that can be safely consumed.
Some delicious cheeses like gorgonzola owe their magical taste to mold, but is it safe for dogs?
So, can dogs eat moldy cheese?
No.
Unfortunately, dogs cannot eat stale food, including moldy cheese.
Cheese in itself can be a health hazard as it may result in salt intoxication, dehydration, and pancreatitis.
Moldy cheese adds more risks which can cause more severe issues like mycotoxin poisoning or even death.
This article will discuss why you shouldn’t offer your dog moldy cheese.
We will also explain what moldy cheese is and why you should keep it out of reach of dogs.
What is moldy cheese?
Moldy cheese is a term used to describe some types of blue-veined cheese, including stilton, Roquefort, and gorgonzola, which are made with penicillium Roqueforts.
Moldy cheese can also describe superficially mold-ripened cheese like brie and camembert.
Whatever the terminology may be, moldy cheese is highly toxic to dogs as it can cause severe illnesses or even death.
What happens if my dog eats moldy cheese?
The consequences of your dog eating moldy cheese may depend on several factors, including the amount consumed, the dog’s size, and the type of mold on the cheese.
Moldy food, including cheese, contain mycotoxins that are highly toxic to dogs.
If your dog ingests moldy cheese, it can cause mycotoxin toxicosis with symptoms like seizures, tremors, or death if left untreated.
How long after eating moldy cheese will my dog get sick?
The first indication may appear within 2 hours of ingestion.
Your dog may start to vomit even before the tremors begin to show.
The mycotoxins in moldy cheese can cause severe muscle tremors, which may raise your dog’s temperature to dangerously high levels.
Consult your vet immediately if you notice a change in behavior after your dog eats moldy cheese.
What are the symptoms of moldy cheese poisoning in dogs?
Several symptoms could indicate mycotoxin poisoning in your dog. These may include:
Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Disorientation Tremors Seizures High fever Jaundiced appearance Abdominal pain How do you treat mycotoxin poisoning in dogs?
If your dog suffers from mycotoxin poisoning, he will require immediate vet care to prevent fatalities.
Your vet will pump the dog’s stomach and give activated charcoal to absorb all the toxins from its stomach.
Your vet can also give a laxative to initiate bowel movements.
You should give your dog plenty of water to prevent them from getting dehydrated if you suspect they stole moldy cheese.
Can moldy cheese cause vomiting in dogs?
Yes, vomiting is one of the first symptoms when your dog eats moldy cheese.
Other signs may include reduced appetite and changes in the stool.
If your dog shows any symptoms after ingesting moldy cheese, take him to the vet for proper care and treatment.
Will moldy cheese hurt my dog?
Moldy cheese can be harmful to your dog, but the extent and in which form depends on several factors, including the amount consumed.
If your dog took only a tiny bite, expect vomiting and diarrhea, which should be self-limiting.
If your dog steals a considerable chunk of moldy cheese, he may be at risk of intoxication.
Rush him to the vet immediately to manage the symptoms.
Professional care can help eliminate the toxins faster while increasing your dog’s chances of recovery.
Health risks of moldy cheese to dogs
While a small amount of moldy cheese may not be toxic for your dog, allowing him to eat it regularly may cause severe damage.
Some of these risks, if left untreated, can result in death.
Mycotoxin intoxication
Moldy cheese can contain mycotoxins that are poisonous to your dog.
If your dog ingests moldy cheese, the syndrome that can occur is called mycotoxin intoxication (mycotoxin toxicosis).
The most common symptoms include hyperthermia, salivation, fever, seizures, vomiting, pain, and disorientation.
These signs may start within 1 to 2 hours of exposure or can be delayed for several hours.
Mycotoxin intoxication, if left untreated, is potentially fatal, which means immediate vet care is required.
Even if your dog ate lightly molded parts of the cheese, you should consult your vet for further instructions as he may still be at risk.
Lactose intolerance
While many dogs are lactose intolerant to some extent, dairy products, including cheese (moldy or not), should be offered with caution.
This is because dogs have a sensitive stomach, and cheese can disrupt their digestive system resulting in diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, and cramping.
While the stomach discomfort may be unpleasant, it is usually self-limiting.
However, you should consult your vet if the symptoms persist.
Salt poisoning
Cheese has a high amount of salt, leading to sodium ion poisoning in dogs.
Excess salt can increase the risk of dehydration which may cause your dog to experience jerks or shakiness due to moisture loss.
Additionally, your dog may experience vomiting, diarrhea, high temperatures, and depression.
To make matters worse, it may even cause death, especially for dogs with existing kidney conditions.
Pancreatitis
Cheese is rich in fats, and feeding dogs too much can lead to pancreatitis.
For breeds genetically prone to pancreatitis, overeating cheese can expose them to the condition. Foods high in fats like moldy cheese can lead to the inflammation of the pancreas, which can be fatal if not treated.
What should I do if my dog ate moldy cheese?
If your dog accidentally ingests moldy cheese, you should quickly put away the remaining cheese and monitor him depending on the amount he took.
Try to offer plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Call your vet and explain the situation in detail. Your vet may recommend an in-person examination for proper assessment. If you can, take with you the cheese wrapper so that your vet can establish the type of moldy cheese your dog took. Depending on the situation, your vet may recommend a one or two-day admission for your dog to monitor how he responds to treatment before safely returning home. In conclusion
Moldy cheese should not be offered to dogs as the potential risks may range from mild to severe.
Before giving your dog human food, including moldy cheese, check with your vet to ensure they’re 100% safe.


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An integration of several data systems will help search and rescue teams locate survivors, enabling crucial data to serve coastguard operators. The technology is expected to set a new standard for real-time and historical ISR mission data in a Common Operating Picture.
CarteNav has integrated MetOcean Telematics’ Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy (iSLDMB) with both AIMS-ISR for real-time mission management and AIMS-C4 for search and rescue (SAR) command & control.
iSLDMB is rugged and compact to meet the stringent performance requirements of coastguards for search and rescue operations in the open ocean. The buoy is deployed to communicate subsurface ocean currents and temperature in real-time – providing critical data to decision makers tasked with rescuing a person, vessel, or aircraft lost at sea.
The drift marker buoys are deployed by the aircrew and can now be tracked by the AIMS-ISR mission system. The buoys provide data via the Iridium network to the onboard mission system – providing insight into the ocean environment.
Tracking these buoys provides information to onboard operators to conduct the most effective search and rescue plan. The buoy data is displayed directly alongside other sensor data such as radar, AIS, and ViDAR – maximizing operator situational awareness and search effectiveness, according to airmedandrescue.com.
For rescue and search coordinators on the ground, AIMS-C4 provides the real-time and historical data from all deployed ISLDMB data in a Common Operating Picture.
The use of real-time and historical data allows the rescue coordination center to create SAR models and plans to achieve mission success, according to the company announcement.


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Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in three rural communities in Guatemala Data1999 Autor MetadataMostrar registro completo Resumo
A systematic, house-based serological survey for Trypanosoma cruzi seroreactivity was conducted in three contiguous communities in Olopa municipality, Chiquimula Department, Guatemala. Blood samples from a total of 292 individuals in 63 households were examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The seropositive rate ranged from 0 x cent to 20.8 x cent for the three communities, with a mean of 15.1 x cent. Log-linear models showed that seroprevalence was significantly related to age (P0.005) but not to sex. However, when the age group with the lowest prevalence (1-9 years) was excluded from the analysis, age was not a significant factor (P=0.55). Data from a stratified sample collected at the same time were combined with those of the systematic sample to analyze the relationship between seropositivity and possible explanatory variables. Log-linear models, based on 586 individuals in 129 households from the two surveys, revealed a significant positive association between seropositivity and thatched roofs (P=0.01)
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Greer, George J,Nix, Nancy A,Cordón-Rosales, Celia,Hernández, Beatriz,MacVean, Charles M,Powell, Malcolm R (1999) Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in three rural communities in Guatemala. Rev Panam Salud Publica;6(2) -,ago. 1999. Retrieved from http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1020-49891999000700005&lng=pt&nrm=iso


Most fear is invented. It was taught. Fear is most often not based on reality. It is based on the potential reality that becomes true as we allow the thoughts to live within us. If we control our thoughts the right way, most fear will leave. If we adjust our perspective, we often can’t even see the old fear anymore.
Likewise, faith and hope are created. The more we think about faith and hope the more we create it.


Organizational Roadmaps
Have you ever gotten lost even though you knew exactly where you were going? Many of us pride ourselves on thinking we can multitask, but for the most part, few of us can. There are some limited situations in which we can do so, but the real problem comes when you try to achieve two or more tasks that draw upon the same part of your brain.
Like many, I find it difficult to drive without a GPS...
Like many, I find it difficult to drive without a GPS, but despite having this tool, I still find myself distracted by my surroundings, my four kids in backseat, or incoming calls (hands-free of course). While I have the roadmap provided for me, I still tend to lose track of where I am going if I don’t pay close enough attention to the task at hand.
In an over-simplification of the technology, a GPS device takes your desired location, communicates with satellites from the skies above, then designs and presents a standard roadmap for you to follow to ensure you arrive at your destination. As drivers, I think we find ourselves depending on standardized routes and maps that a GPS is designed to prescribe for us.
As leaders, I believe we often find ourselves doing the same thing – following a prescribed roadmap of industry standards that tell us how to get to where we want to go. We are placed in the driver’s seat of an organization and asked to make decisions about where the organization needs to go, while delivering our teams to a destination safely. But shouldn’t God and our missional calling be the driving force behind our organizational roadmaps?
God’s Protection System
As a kid, the ongoing joke in our family was that GPS was an abbreviation for “God’s Protection System.” It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized how relevant this message really is. We often ask God to provide a path or a sign that tells us where we need to go. However, the reality is, he has already done that through the Word, the Holy Spirit, and his call.
One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Psalm 91,
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” The message continues to ensure God’s protection, from above, to those who seek his path. Those who call on him, he will answer; when we are in trouble, he will deliver and honor us with salvation. Wouldn’t this passage apply to our leadership and organizational goals too? Designing Your Roadmap
Many organizations and their leaders feel like their technology is limiting their ability to carry out their mission. As a result, the outcomes of the organization suffers. Computers in Ministry (CIM) is called to support nonprofit organizations to help align technology with their goals. One of the first steps we take to realign their technology with their missional goals is to create a technology roadmap that is led by God’s vision. This starts with asking the right questions, such as: What is? What caused? Why? Why not? Who? What if? We start here because we believe God’s vision is different for all ministries, and the roadmap to fulfill their mission should be unique, tailored to their distinct needs and the individuals within them.
The value of designing a roadmap is that we can set a direction, measure, track, and celebrate the accomplishing of goals to bring a sense of belonging to everyone in our organization. When we create roadmaps that are designed with God’s calling and vision at the center, it allows our missions to follow a path that brings belonging and impact for all.
Fulfilling the Call
Having a desired destination is great, but what is the next step in fulfilling the call?
Having a desired destination is great, but what is the next step in fulfilling the call? While designing your roadmap, you should begin to think about the people who will join you on this route and the resources they will need to effectively contribute to the mission. Do you have the right people? Do you have the resources? Do you have the right technology? If not, who can you call on to support?
If your organization is still following the standard route that you’re told is the way, I urge you to start asking questions about how that path is aligned with God’s vision and calling for your ministry. Are you a distracted driver that is losing track of where you’re going?
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Jay Cordova is the Chief Executive Officer for Computers In Ministry, a full-service technology provider supporting faith-based organizations in accomplishing their mission. Computers In Ministry has been built on long-term ministry partnerships since 1996. They have worked with hundreds of nonprofit Christian ministry organizations with a global impact. Their newest initiative is a School of Ministry Technology, offering full-service technology education programs and courses for individuals and organizations seeking to upskill in technology, systems planning, and certifications to validate their expertise, knowledge, and experiences.


Abstract
Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have identified thousands of cancer risk loci revealing many risk regions shared across multiple cancers. Characterizing the cross-cancer shared genetic basis can increase our understanding of global mechanisms of cancer development. In this study, we collected GWAS summary statistics based on up to 375,468 cancer cases and 530,521 controls for fourteen types of cancer, including breast (overall, estrogen receptor [ER]-positive, and ER-negative), colorectal, endometrial, esophageal, glioma, head/neck, lung, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and renal cancer, to characterize the shared genetic basis of cancer risk. We identified thirteen pairs of cancers with statistically significant local genetic correlations across eight distinct genomic regions. Specifically, the 5p15.33 region, harboring the TERT and CLPTM1L genes, showed statistically significant local genetic correlations for multiple cancer pairs. We conducted a cross-cancer fine-mapping of the 5p15.33 region based on eight cancers that showed genome-wide significant associations in this region (ER-negative breast, colorectal, glioma, lung, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer). We used an iterative analysis pipeline implementing a subset-based meta-analysis approach based on cancer-specific conditional analyses and identified ten independent cross-cancer associations within this region. For each signal, we conducted cross-cancer fine-mapping to prioritize the most plausible causal variants. Our findings provide a more in-depth understanding of the shared inherited basis across human cancers and expand our knowledge of the 5p15.33 region in carcinogenesis.
Keywords 5p15.33 region CLPTM1L TERT cancer fine-mapping pleiotropy


Mortality rates associated with cardiovascular disease have decreased significantly; however, the incidence ofheart failure continues to grow and 5-year survival rates remain at ~50%, underscoring the need to improveour knowledge of the molecular underpinnings of this disease. The heart requires a high level ofmetabolic flexibility to enable it to continuously adapt to changing workload demands throughout the day.Substrate availability and hormone levels also fluctuate with fasting/feeding cycles, further demanding cardiacmetabolic flexibility. Loss of cardiac metabolic flexibility is a recurrent feature of cardiac disease, observedduring hypertrophy, heart failure and diabetic cardiomyopathy. Similarly, dysregulation of Ca2+ homeostasis isa common element underlying the etiology of many cardiac diseases. Calcium is an established regulator ofcardiac metabolism and mitochondrial function, through direct allosteric interactions, posttranslationalmodifications, and transcriptional events. However, despite established roles of Ca2+ in regulating cardiacenergy metabolism, the specific Ca2+ handling pathways involved are not well characterized and theirrole in maintaining metabolic flexibility is not known. STromal Interaction Molecule-1 (STIM1) is aubiquitously expressed and highly evolutionarily conserved protein located in the ER/SR that is responsible forregulating diverse Ca2+ signaling pathways in non-excitable cells and is recognized as a core element of allmammalian Ca2+ signaling systems. Despite discovery of STIM1 in the heart approximately 20 years ago,our knowledge about the physiological role of STIM1 in adult cardiomyocytes remains unclear andcontroversial. We recently reported that cardiomyocyte deletion of STIM1 (crSTIM1-KO) precipitates contractiledysfunction and dilated cardiomyopathy by 36 weeks of age. In young crSTIM1-KO mice prior to onset ofcontractile dysfunction there was impaired glucose metabolism and insulin signaling combined with increasedlipid accumulation and an upregulation of lipogenic proteins. This metabolic phenotype is very similar to thecardiac metabolic signature observed during diabetes, a well characterized example of metabolic inflexibility.Collectively, these observations have led to the hypothesis that STIM1 is a previously unrecognizedregulator of cardiac metabolism and mitochondrial function and that decreased STIM1 contributes tothe adverse effects of diabetes on the heart. To test this hypothesis, we will 1) Define fully the extent towhich STIM1 regulates cardiac metabolism; 2) Establish the mechanisms by which STIM1 influencesmitochondrial function in the heart and 3) Determine how diabetes regulates STIM1 levels and whether loss ofSTIM1 contributes to the adverse effects of diabetes on the heart. The successful completion of this proposalwill provide significant new insights into the role of STIM1 in regulating cardiac metabolism and mitochondrialfunction and provide the foundation for improved understanding regarding the contribution of STIM1dysregulation to cardiac metabolic inflexibility and contractile dysfunction during disease states.


In the frequently deadly meatpacking industry, powerful food-processing corporations have spent decades forcing employees into fast-paced, low-paying roles with inadequate access to paid leave. Meatpacking workers work in factories rife with animal-borne diseases, dangerous machinery, and abusive practices with minimal oversight. The COVID-19 pandemic particularly compounded these issues, as workers in many plants have been trapped on high-speed production lines, shoulder-to-shoulder with their colleagues. Government regulators at the state and federal levels have a deeply mixed record of enforcement, leaving workers stranded in a life-threatening work environment.
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When a tropical storm or hurricane comes rolling through our area, we are often asked to determine if property damages were caused by the winds of that storm. Recently we had Tropical Storm Isaias come to town, so we were prepared for the work that would come in along with the storm. We use a variety of tools, including observation of surrounding areas, reviewing historical weather reports and reviewing aerial and street view photography. However, the most useful and powerful tool in our tool belt is the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
This crucial storm assessment tool was developed in 1971 by Civil Engineer Herber Saffir & Meteorologist Robert Simpson (explaining the name). The duo teamed up to create a tool that helps engineers and meteorologists predict damages that will come along with strong storms. This scale divides hurricanes into the numerical categories that we are all familiar with (Category 1, etc.) based upon the sustained wind speeds within the storm. It then goes on to correlate these wind speeds with expected damage – this is what is helpful for us, being Forensic Engineers.
To give some context, a Category 1 storm containing 74 – 95 mph winds, “usually causes no significant damage to most well-constructed permanent structures”. Therefore, if we receive an assignment and the claim is for wind damage to the side of a home when the reported speed was 73 mph, we would likely conclude that the damage was NOT caused by the wind.
The use of the Saffir-Simpson Scale is a valuable tool in cause and origin investigations and should be used by experienced professionals, that’s where we come in. Call WJH Engineering to help with your next assignment.


Health Coaching and Its Benefits
Maintaining healthy habits is a major responsibility for any individual. Luckily, almost anyone can tackle a range of issues and improve their quality of life with personalized health coaching. Health coaches guide patients as they enhance their overall health and wellness by targeting specific problem areas. They often help patients safely lose weight, manage stress, improve their diets, increase energy levels, and deal with chronic illnesses.
Health Coaching
Many of us already struggle to manage stress in our daily lives, which can lead to severe health challenges if not addressed properly. This is one primary reason why we recommend health coaching for our patients. Not only will coaches teach you how to live a healthier lifestyle, but they can also benefit your mental and physical wellbeing in several ways.
Benefits of Health Coaching
Health coaching has many noteworthy advantages. For one, coaches treat each person as an individual rather than simply a collection of symptoms. This approach to health management is often more empowering than impersonal diagnoses and medical treatments. Here are a few more benefits of health coaching from our experience.
1. A Deeper Understanding
Many of us know we have unhealthy habits that are holding us back. However, we don’t always have the time, energy, or insight needed to get to the root of these behaviors. This is where a health coach truly shines.
Health coaching begins with a thorough review of your health history. It involves paying close attention to how and why your habits formed the way they did. As you discuss future goals with your coach, they’ll help identify any issues that may be preventing you from moving forward. They’ll explore these health barriers with you and provide actionable advice on how to overcome them.
2. Realistic Goal Setting
You might not know where to start with your health goals, and that’s okay. There may be several different methods of reaching the same outcome. Thankfully, health coaches encourage their patients to set challenging yet attainable goals.
Many popular diets struggle to produce positive long-term effects. They often fail to account for an individual’s unique makeup and preferences. By contrast, health coaching aims to plan out personal lifestyle goals and make them more manageable in the short term. Your coach will design an attainable strategy that fits within your schedule and is relevant to your precise composition. They’ll break down bigger milestones into smaller steps, allowing you to build new habits that are both valuable and sustainable over time.
3. Personalized Health Plans
Each individual has different areas they need to work on to optimize their health. Health coaches understand and deeply appreciate this fact. Not only will your coach work with you one on one, but they’ll also create a plan that fits your individual health needs.
Many primary care physicians struggle to meet their patients’ needs during brief 15-minute visits. Patients often leave feeling confused, unheard, or disinterested with prescriptions and suggested lifestyle changes. This is why health coaching is especially beneficial for those with chronic illnesses.
Health coaches take the time to involve and educate their patients throughout the entire coaching process. They eagerly listen to concerns, offer customized recommendations, and adjust to new challenges as they arise. In this way, health coaches encourage patients to take a more active role in managing their chronic conditions.
4. Agency and Accountability
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We often wish to adjust our habits, but we don’t always have the motivation to do this alone. The right health coach will keep you accountable while giving the tools you need to make lasting, positive changes.
As you navigate your journey, your coach will show you how to continuously improve your health and wellness over time. For instance, they’ll take a close look at your diet and suggest changes to support proper nutrition and healthy weight loss. They may also ask about your workout schedule and whether or not you have a nightly routine. In turn, you’ll learn how to prepare nutritious meals, exercise safely, naturally reduce stress, and even address internal and external conflict with confidence.
Ask Us about Health Coaching
We proudly provide personalized health coaching for our patients. It’s one of the best ways to support their individual needs on a case-by-case basis. If you struggle with chronic illness or are simply looking to form some new health habits, then we hope you’ll contact us today for a free consultation. Our team of dedicated health coaches is eager to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes today.
Contact Us Aceso Total Health P.C. 7160 S. 29th St., Suite 7 Lincoln, NE 68516 402.817.4117
Based in Lincoln, NE, our patient - centered, healthcare experience is integrated, proactive and personalized, leading to a more balanced and happier you.


Reflecting on Pre-service Teachers’ Practicum in Tanzania: Avenue for Professional Inquiry, Discovery and Growth Abstract Reflective in Practice Theory (RPT) lenses to explore the role of experiential learning in fostering professional inquiry growth, and relational building for six Canadian pre-service teachers posted to conduct practicum in Tanzania. This study uses field notes and reflective journal as main sources of data. The findings of this study indicated that practicum is an avenue to learn, unlearn and relearn about teaching. It is also a moment for novice teachers to connect and network with education stakeholders in other places or countries. Doing practicum in other cultures may stimulate collaborations such as global North and global South collaboration for a practicum done outside the country. However, acknowledging context as an integral part of experiential learning must be emphasized. In this case, interrogating assumptions and converging perspectives during practicum in a foreign country is a precursor towards effective teaching. UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION


As you grow older your body undergoes a wide range of changes, which includes a slowing metabolism, and a potential decrease in overall muscle mass. When combined with certain diet and lifestyle factors, the aging process can easily cause fat deposits to build up in specific parts of the body.
Even with improved diet and increased exercise stubborn fat deposits can still linger in key areas, such as the abdomen and upper arms. Fortunately, people in the Warwick, Rhode Island, and North Attleboro, Massachusetts, area you can turn to the cosmetic surgery services offered at Artistic Contours.
After a basic examination and consultation with Dr. Mo Banki or Dr. Frank Paletta you will be presented with possible treatment options to address the stubborn fat deposits. For a patient who is uncomfortable with invasive procedures like liposuction, our doctors might recommend a CoolSculpting® treatment.
The process has been approved by the Food and Drug administration and uses state-of-the-art technology to noninvasively freeze targeted fat cells. Since fat cells crystallize at a higher temperature than other surrounding cells, it allows our doctors to safely target stubborn deposits. Over time your body will naturally break the frozen cells down and remove them.
If you live in the areas surrounding Warwick, Rhode Island, or North Attleboro, Massachusetts, and you have been struggling to reduce stubborn fat deposits in a key area, you should call 401.732.1440 to schedule an appointment at Artistic Contours.


Managing Investments
Experts recommend that you meet at least once a year with your investment manager to discuss your investment plan and review your risk tolerance and cash flow objectives. There are certain times that you should meet with your investment manager including:
A change in lifestyle. Marriage, birth, death, divorce or moving can all impact your taxes and debt significantly. Acquiring debt. Buying a house or launching a business can significantly impact your financial plan. Unexpected financial events. Investment professionals can make recommendations for investing items like inheritance or annual bonuses.


Managing positive impact & ESG risk Positive impact and ESG risk management
Our impact management system combines ensuring positive impact with managing and mitigating potential negative outcomes.
These impact investing industry best practices are integrated into our investment cycle: from setting the objectives in core strategies and policies and thorough potential investee selection to continuous monitoring and management once capital has been deployed. Principles of impact and sustainability are also embedded vertically at all levels within Finance in Motion. They are the cornerstone of corporate policies, in selecting partners and when working with investors. We manage positive impact through applying a comprehensive impact framework, and negative impact by systematically integrating environmental and social criteria.
Our holistic impact management system is aligned with international standards and good practices. These include among others the Operating Principles for Impact Management, the IFC Performance Standards, and key responsible finance initiatives.
Our approach to positive impact Strategic Intent
It starts with defining a clear impact mission and a sustainable investment strategy that is aligned with the social and environmental challenges. Our impact strategies build on our extensive experience, numerous impact studies and third-party evidence.
Origination & Structuring
During the due diligence, the level of alignment with the respective impact target is assessed with our Impact Scoring Tool which builds on the 5 Dimensions of Impact (page link). An investment only proceeds if it meets not only the expectations for financial return but equally the expectations for positive impact, as well as key environmental and social requirements. These pre-investment assessments also allow us to set clear impact targets with our investees.
Monitoring & Assessment
Once capital has been deployed, progress is continuously monitored and assessed, building on a range of data sources. This allows us to identify need for further support and steering early on. Continuous dialogue and technical assistance can be deployed to ensure the financing contributes to the fund mission.
Building Capacities
A central pillar of our strategy to facilitate long-lasting, systemic change beyond imminent impact is to integrate impact orientation into investees’ business approach. We enter long-term investment relationships to make such transformation happen by, e.g., building experience and capacities in providing financing to a specific target group or for a green purpose.
BlueMark verified
Our impact management practices are closely aligned with industry standards, particularly the Operating Principles for Impact Management, which Finance in Motion signed in 2019. As a signatory of the Principles, we annually issue a disclosure statement. In 2021, we underwent an independent verification. BlueMark, a specialized impact verification service provider, assessed our impact management system as advanced against the Impact Principles and current industry best practices.Read our disclosure statements
Managing ESG risk At Finance in Motion, we believe that positive impact can only be sustainable if we manage and mitigate possibly negative impacts. As part of its holistic approach to facilitating systemic impact, Finance in Motion is committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into each phase of investment cycle.
We prioritize supporting each of our impact funds in effectively avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating potential ESG risks and impacts associated with their investments. Due to the different investment focus of each fund, such impacts and risks can be substantially different. To that end, Finance in Motion maintains, implements, and continuously hones its ESG risk framework, and tailors it to the respective investment focus and approach of each fund. It is also aligned with international best practice and recognized frameworks, such as the IFC Performance Standards.
As part of the investment process, a thorough ESG risk assessment is undertaken for each investment to identify potentially significant adverse sustainability impacts and assess the investee’s capacity and commitment to addressing and mitigating these impacts. Once capital is deployed, investees’ ESG performance is regularly monitored.


UAE’s state-owned holding company Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) has invested $250 million in US-based biosimulation software company Certara as part of its plan to extend its healthcare and life sciences investment portfolio.
According to the statement, the investment is in line with Mubadala’s strategy of enabling innovation to address unmet clinical needs and drive cost efficiencies.
Mubadala and some existing institutional Certara shareholders, including a shareholder affiliated with EQT, have entered into an agreement under which an affiliate of Mubadala will purchase an aggregate of 9,615,384 shares at $26 per share from the shareholders in a private transaction.
The acquisition is expected to be completed on August 2, 2021. After the transaction, EQT will remain a significant shareholder in the company.
“We are pleased to welcome a significant new investment from Mubadala, a sovereign investor with deep expertise in life sciences that is focused on creating lasting value. As a newly listed public company, we are excited by Mubadala’s recognition of Certara’s performance and position as a global leader in biosimulation, especially as we execute on our next phase of growth.”
Mr. Eric Liu, Co-Head of EQT’s Global Healthcare Sector Team noted, “We welcome Mubadala as a new shareholder of Certara. EQT remains a significant investor in Certara, and we look forward to continuing to support the management team in their efforts to accelerate medicines to patients through the use of biosimulation.”
“Biosimulation is transforming traditional drug development via computational approaches that save time and cost throughout the entire biopharma R&D process. We are proud to have invested in Certara, whose industry-standard software is accelerating the development of new medicines that improve the lives of patients,” commented Ms. Camilla Languille, Head of Life Sciences at Mubadala.


From the outset, we must benchmark where your brand lives in the hearts and minds of its key stakeholders. We do so using a combination of
Qualitative Research, Online Surveys, and occasionally a Quantitative Research overlay. Insights from these exercises inform follow-on recommendations and, ultimately, core engagement deliverables.
To understand how your brand presents to the marketplace, and then to determine where it is going, we conduct two exercises. A
Communications Audit of all printed and electronic marketing materials reveals current messaging and a Business Strategy Document Review, including business plan and previously conducted research lays out your roadmap. We analyze both, cross-reference learnings, and consider them as we develop follow-on services.
Every brand has a competitive set: just not always the right one. After conducting a
Competitive Review of your top 3-4 closest competitors from a messaging and visual presentation point-of-view, we will identify points of parity and reveal possible points of differentiation. Ultimately we recommend specific competitors your brand should directly compete with … and it may very well be different than those in the past.
Change is good, but also confusing. For example, overtime, most companies acquire additional brands, add divisions, consolidate offers, and/or merge with other entities. Such activities can create confusion internally leading many to question how each of the moving pieces and parts relate. We create a
Brand Architecture Model that clarifies the inter-relationships across the organization.
Your people are your greatest assets, but not if they can’t talk the same talk. Tying the insights, analysis, positioning and architecture together we develop a comprehensive
Brand Narrative that enables all to articulate the brand in a concise, consistent and unique manner. Key deliverables include: Corporate Voice Articulation, Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Key Messages, Key Vocabulary Words, Tagline, Elevator Speech and Hashtag.
Building a powerful brand takes clarity. Therefore, when our work is done, we educate all internal stakeholders and agencies-of-record how to apply the learnings and deliverables of the engagement via an interactive
Brand Coaching Session – delivered in person or via Go-To-Meeting where specific direction is given to all.
Using the same tenets applied to branding global companies, this 2-hour workshop lead by Rob Levinson teaches employees how to create and develop their own personal brand narrative and then articulate it with confidence in the context of their role in their company. It includes education, definitions, examples, interactive exercises and critiques. For more information: rob@letsleverage.com
It is crucial employees understand why they come to work everyday and where the company is going. While many companies have existing Mission & Vision Statements they are often long, jargon-filled, and unmemorable. In this half-day workshop lead by Rob Levinson, Senior Management convenes and receives definitions, examples, and team-building and creative visioning exercises that result in a Mission Statement and Vision Statement that is succinct, memorable and unique. For more information: rob@letsleverage.com


NAFA member, Asset Insight's Tony Kioussis offers some guidance on how it is possible to understand buyer and seller dynamics when it comes to valuing a business jet or turboprop on the pre-owned market.
If you're seeking a deeper insight into the value of a private jet or turboprop on the pre-owned business airplane market, you'd do well to understand Asset Insight's ETP Ratio, how it's derived, and what it signifies.
Imagine, for a moment, the following scenario where two business jets of the same make/model are listed for sale: The total time for one is 3,800 flight hours,while the second has accumulated 4,200 flight hours. Both are inviting prospective buyers to make an offer.
Now imagine that one prospective buyer offers $4m for the higher-time aircraft, while another prospect offers $2.8m for the lower-time aircraft. Both offers are accepted. How did these two buyers justify their offer price?
What the cursory information didn’t reveal is that the aircraft model in question has engine overhauls due at 4,000 flight hours, and the total cost to complete that event is estimated to be around $1m.
This article was originally published by AvBuyer on September 27, 2021.


Starting kindergarten can be a big adjustment for both children and their families! Helping your child be fully ready for kindergarten can create a smooth transition to school. Your positive attitude will influence their feelings and get them excited for learning. When your child is prepared for kindergarten, they are


Marine species are profoundly affected by oceanographic conditions and human impacts, yet little is known about long-term historical baselines to provide context for current and future trends. This paper synthesizes >4000 years of marine ecosystem dynamics in the NW Atlantic including the late Holocene cooling and recent warming as well as Indigenous and European influence. Our multidisciplinary overview covers paleontological, archaeological, historical and modern records and future model projections. This work highlights four phases of shifting environmental and ecosystem conditions with a near-future departure from natural climate variability. These insights can help to adjust marine conservation strategies and network planning and adapt ecosystem-based management with climate change.
23 August


One of the most popular types of exercise is hiking. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a hike is a long walk undertaken for exercise or pleasure. In addition to exercising the body, hiking is a great way to appreciate the natural beauty of the Earth and to gain mental clarity. For this reason, it is crucial to prepare properly before beginning a hike. There are many things to consider when planning a hiking trip. The most important thing to remember is to be aware of the terrain you’re walking on.
Hikers have a responsibility to protect natural areas. They can damage the environment. For example, wood gathering can strip an alpine area of nutrients and lead to deforestation. Also, hiking can cause harm to wildlife, including bighorn sheep and martens, which are very sensitive to human contact. In protected areas, regulations for hikers are in place to help protect the environment. These regulations may include restricting camping to designated sites, proper disposal of human waste, and a maximum number of hikers per day.
A hiker should be aware of the dangers associated with hiking and be sure to plan accordingly. While the terrain is often uneven and dangerous, it is often in remote locations far away from urban areas. Generally, a walk in a city is on paved roads, alleyways, and pedestrian infrastructure. In contrast, a hike in a national park is likely to be a more pleasant experience. This way, hikers can get the best of both worlds.
Hikers should also be aware of the risks of wilderness preservation. While hiking, participants must avoid destroying natural habitats, damaging species, and causing unnecessary stress. If hikers don’t take precautions, they risk damaging the environment. In particular, they should avoid gathering wood, which will deplete an alpine ecosystem and endanger martens and bighorn sheep during their mating season. Fortunately, many protected areas have regulations to protect the environment and protect hikers.
When planning a hiking trip, hikers should consider the landscape they’ll be walking on. In many parts of the world, hiking involves uneven terrain and may be hazardous. Ideally, hikers should avoid urban areas and opt for hiking trails in rural areas. In contrast, walking trails typically involve paved paths, alleys, and pedestrian infrastructure. Most local parks are considered to be more valuable than others. They may be more accessible than hiking trails.
Hikers should be careful to not harm the environment. Using trails to get around wilderness areas is illegal, and causing damage to the environment can result in a lawsuit. Despite the numerous benefits of hiking, it can also be harmful to your health. You should avoid these areas if you want to hike on federal land. If you don’t hike, you could end up injuring yourself. Then, you’d be better off taking up other activities that involve hiking.


Singapore has given the green light to a new law that provides stricter oversight of cryptocurrency providers
Singapore’s parliament has passed a law that only crypto asset service providers based in the city-state but operating overseas must apply for a license.
Singapore passes law tightening rules for crypto businesses
Singapore’s new cryptocurrency law requires city-state-based crypto businesses operating overseas to comply with anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures.
The Singapore Parliament passed the law on Tuesday as part of the Financial Services and Markets Bill. It stipulates that domestic crypto asset service providers operating abroad will be required to obtain a license.
To date, such platforms are not regulated to combat money laundering and combat terrorist financing. The move demonstrates that the city government is tightening the rules for crypto providers by giving more power to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The MAS, therefore, reserves the right to prohibit individuals deemed unfit to perform key roles, activities, and functions within the financial industry. These will include those providing payment services and performing risk management.
The Parliament-voted bill also includes a maximum penalty of S$1 million (or $730,050) for financial institutions if they face cyberattacks or their services are disrupted. The move comes after Singapore’s multinational banking and financial services group – DBS Bank – announced that it will not be expanding its crypto trading services to retail customers anytime soon. The bank withdrew its original plans citing regulatory hurdles in enabling digital asset services in the retail sector.
The MAS previously clarified that it does not have any intention to ban Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies even though some countries, including China, have opted for a full-blown ban.
Despite choosing the regulatory route, the city’s central bank has issued guidance discouraging crypto asset service providers from promoting and advertising cryptocurrencies because they believe participation in an asset class is risky and not suitable for all investors.
As far as the NFTs are concerned, Singapore has taken a neutral stance on technology. As previously reported, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has revealed that current income tax rules will apply to income derived from NFT transactions or business therein.
However, as Singapore does not have a capital tax regime, users generating profits from NFT transactions will not be taxed. Read more: U.K. Has Indicated That It Wants To Embrace Crypto Innovation, Starting With NFTs Washington State Governor Signed A Bill To Expand The Adoption Of Blockchain Across Various Financial Sectors


Pink opals are aptly named, as they have a lovely—entirely natural—coloration that ranges from pale, creamy pinks to pastel and even bubblegum pink. While opals of all kinds are associated with shifting moods and emotions, pink opals are especially known for inspiring tranquility and serenity during times of uncertainty or change.
Hope
Opals have long been symbols of hope and bright futures. Their calm but striking coloration represents the glimmers of potential that lie in the future and can help drive away depression and fear.
Pink opal is a soothing stone that can help relieve fear, keeping you focused on positive opportunities when facing upcoming challenges. This stone should be worn in times of grieving and loss or while preparing for important events such as tests, job interviews, or presentations. You can wear pink opals set in rings, earrings, and brooches to keep its calming presence close throughout the day.
Emotional Balance
Sometimes labeled a “spiritual awakening stone,” pink opal is associated with creativity, calm, and wholeness. It serves as a reminder that an individual is both unique and connected to the greater world around them.
This stone promotes self-healing and balance; it encourages meditation and conflict-resolution over resentment and violence. Focusing on a pink opal while going to sleep or while meditating can help you overcome painful memories and repressed anxieties, encouraging a compassionate and self-loving outlook.
Renewal
This stone symbolizes the necessity of change when reconnecting with your truest self. Not becoming someone new but recovering a deeper connection to a self buried under fears, anger, or other negative emotions.Beyond individual renewal, pink opal can help heal a strained relationship, orienting your focus away from worries or resentment towards fondness and optimism. Focusing on pink opals as a reminder of love and hope can shed negative feelings and renew trust and compassion.


Asbestos is used typically in everyday products including schools, buildings, warehouses, and several industrial facilities thanks to its high fiber strength and heat resistant characteristics. When materials containing asbestos are damaged, however, asbestos fibers can be released into the air; causing serious health issues to those who inhale them. If you are planning to renovate, revamp, or refurnish a commercial unit in NYC, it is recommended to hire professionals for asbestos testing before proceeding with the construction works.
When Should You Engage Asbestos Inspection Services?
When materials containing asbestos are disturbed, they will release harmful fibers into the surrounding areas. If you are planning to remodel, renovate, or refurbish your office, retail store, or any kind of commercial unit, you may want to have your property inspected for asbestos materials before starting your construction project.
Companies that provide asbestos inspection services will take samples for analysis and they will advise you on the best possible way to eliminate and reduce the exposure to asbestos fibers during construction work.
Here is what you can do to prevent exposure to asbestos fibers:
Check asbestos-containing materials regularly for any signs of wear and tear or damage. If you notice abrasions, water damage, or any kind of wear and tear, seek immediate help from asbestos testing professionals. Ensure that no individuals are in the area with the damaged asbestos materials. What to Do When You Have An Asbestos Problem?
There are two kinds of actions that can be taken when you encounter an asbestos problem. Repair works can be done by either sealing or covering the asbestos materials to ensure that the asbestos remains in place. It is not recommended to do such repair work yourself unless you are a highly trained asbestos professional.
Sealing: Sealing, also known as encapsulation, involves binding the asbestos fibers together with a sealant. This is to ensure that the asbestos fibers are not released into the air during a remodel or renovation work. Covering: Another method of containing asbestos is to enclose them with a special material to prevent the release of the asbestos fibers. Removal: If asbestos-containing material has been severely damaged and cannot be repaired, complete removal of all asbestos-containing material may be required. It is highly recommended to hire accredited asbestos removal companies as improper removal can increase the exposure to asbestos fibers. Accredited Asbestos Inspection Services
As mentioned earlier, hiring the right professionals for asbestos inspection services is essential before you start your remodeling or renovation work. These professionals can help you inspect your property, assess the conditions, and take samples of suspected asbestos materials for thorough testing. Additionally, asbestos inspectors can make sure that the asbestos contractors who are repairing, cleaning, or removing the asbestos materials follow proper protocols.
At Iris Environmental Laboratories, our knowledgeable asbestos inspectors can help you monitor the air to ensure there are no asbestos fibers during your renovation project. Our committed professional will perform a complete visual examination and collect samples for the necessary laboratory analysis. Reach us at 800.908.6679 if you require any assistance for asbestos testing services for your upcoming project.


NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation, and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) in early Aug signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition to an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB).
Large-scale marine transportation of ammonia is currently carried out by multi-purpose LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) vessels. In this project, the companies will engage in the R&D of a liquefied ammonia gas carrier. It is expected that the use of ammonia, which is the cargo, as a marine fuel will contribute to the early realization of zero emissions for oceangoing vessels.
The companies will also engage in the R&D of a barge that is equipped with a floating storage and regasification facility exclusively for ammonia for the first time in the world. This project is expected to contribute to the early introduction of ammonia fuel by utilizing the barge as an alternative to land facilities (storage tanks, regasification facilities, etc.) for the stable supply of ammonia fuel.
This joint R&D aims not only to utilize ammonia as a marine fuel but also to establish methods for the mass transportation and supply of ammonia and to become a solution for introducing a mixed combustion of ammonia into coal-fired power stations operated by Japanese electric power companies.
Ammonia is expected to be used as an alternative fuel for vessels. As demand for ammonia fuel is foreseen to expand, the need for a transportation infrastructure for stable supply is expected to increase. Thus, the companies have decided to start this joint R&D of AFAGC and A-FSRB.
As a result, the R&D is expected to contribute significantly to the decarbonization of not only the maritime industry but also the energy industry.
Parties in Japan have succeeded in generating electricity through the use of a gas turbine with 100% ammonia. In addition, innovative next-generation thermal-power-generation technologies that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions are being developed. These technologies are aimed at generating electricity by co-firing ammonia at coal-fired power stations.
Since CO2 is not emitted when ammonia is burned, it has promise as a next-generation fuel that could mitigate shipping’s impact on global warming. In addition, zero emissions can be realized by utilizing CO2-free hydrogen as a raw material for ammonia. In particular, a significant reduction in CO2 emissions is expected to be achieved by replacing coal and natural gas as the main fuels for power generation.


Today we celebrate the World Zoonoses Day. To raise awareness about the risks of zoonotic disease, a recent study by scientists from a cohort of institutes including the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) shows the value of grass roots vaccination campaigns against rabies, a zoonotic disease, which is transmitted from animals to humans and caused by the rabies virus.
Over a period of three years (2015, 2016 and 2017) the Laikipia Rabies Vaccination Campaign (LRVC), vaccinated 13,155 dogs from various pastoral communities in Kenya’s Laikipia County. The initiative, which takes place annually, has grown from a local volunteer-effort to a large-scale program that is attempting to eliminate rabies at the landscape scale.
Even though rabies is spread by dogs, bats, skunks and foxes; domestic dogs are the common reservoir of this virus. The disease kills nearly 59,000 people around the world annually and 99% of these deaths are caused by dog-mediated rabies. Symptoms of rabies include fever, headaches, salivation, muscle spasms, paralysis and mental confusion. The disease is, however, a 100% vaccine preventable neglected tropical disease.
In 2016, World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control released a global framework for the elimination of dog-mediated human rabies to guide the elimination efforts of this disease by 2030.
While the rabies elimination strategy highlights five key components, some of the strategy’s critical success factors include long-term political and social commitment, community engagement and awareness about rabies, sustainable vaccination of 70% of at-risk dog populations, reaching remote and rural at-risk populations, promotion of vaccine banks, and maintaining trained and motivated personnel.
Significant challenges exist in sub-Saharan Africa where vaccination efforts and large-scale campaigns, which focus on rural areas, often have mixed results. This is largely because mass vaccinations of domestic dogs requires significant resources and adequate planning and implementation time. In Kenya, the National Rabies Elimination Coordination Committee oversees efforts to eliminate dog-mediated rabies. It is coordinated by the Zoonotic Disease Unit (ZDU) and the ministries of health, and agriculture livestock and fisheries.
Dishon Muloi, postdoctoral fellow at ILRI and a co-author of the paper from the study, which looked at the development, implementation and effectiveness of grass roots mass dog rabies vaccination campaign, said that ‘by strengthening and expanding grass roots vaccination campaigns, such as LRVC, and continually raising awareness and educating communities on rabies control, we can continue to move towards a goal of zero human deaths from dog transmitted rabies by 2030.’
Eric Fevre, professor of veterinary infectious diseases at the University of Liverpool and joint appointed principal scientist at ILRI said, ‘this was an animal health intervention with important public health outcomes. While significant progress has been made with the LRVC with more and more dogs vaccinated each year and in achieving direct benefits to the broader community; it is clear that to achieve a 70% coverage of domestic dogs, community mobilization is only one piece of a complex puzzle.’
This study was funded by a range of donors including the CGIAR A4NH Program and scientists from a cohort of institutes that included the Field Museum; the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute; the University of Edinburgh; ILRI; the Karatina University, the Maasai Mara University; the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO); the Kenya Zoonotic Disease Unit; the Washington State University; the Zoological Society of London; the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries; the County Government of Laikipia; the University of Liverpool and the Mpala Research Centre.


By guest contributor Yaw Bediako, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and unprecedented impact on the lives of people all…
Alexandra Teslya, Thi Mui Pham, Noor Godijk, Mirjam Kretzschmar, Martin Bootsma and Ganna Rozhnova from the University Medical Center Utrecht (The Netherlands) developed a computational model of the spread of COVID-19 and studied the effect of various prevention measures on the number and timing of COVID-19 cases.
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 has spread to nearly every country in the world and has put an unprecedented strain both on the healthcare and economic sector. By the first week of April, more than half of the world’s population was under some form of mandated lockdown that aimed to promptly slow down epidemic growth. This restrictive intervention carries a significant social and economic burden, but is highly suitable when time is needed to develop a vaccine, for healthcare systems to treat existing cases or to increase capacity. As stringent lockdowns cannot be enforced indefinitely, many countries are gradually lifting them. In the light of the current unavailability of a robust vaccine, we need to stay vigilant and consider additional measures in order to avoid potential epidemic resurgence and the need to reimpose lockdowns. Widespread adoption of simple precautionary measures may be the key to prevent second waves and relieve the pressure on healthcare systems.
Our study shows that if a population quickly becomes aware of the coronavirus, the concomitant behavior change can have a significant impact on the course of the epidemic. Personal protective measures such as handwashing, mask-wearing and self-imposed social distancing can both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases, provided their efficacies exceed a certain threshold. If individuals quickly adopt and sufficiently adhere to these measures, a large epidemic could be prevented. However, if self-imposed prevention measures are slow to catch on, they may reduce the number of cases but will not delay the epidemic peak. On the other hand, government-imposed social distancing that is implemented early in the epidemic is effective in delaying but not in reducing the peak of the outbreak. As often, no single intervention will fit all goals. However, joining several prevention strategies can be effective when aiming both at buying time and slowing epidemic spread. Moreover, the combination of measures is more effective than they are on their own.
It’s important to note that there are limitations to our study. For example, our model does not account for demographics, imperfect isolation of COVID-19 patients, or the possibility of reinfection. Moreover, for a correct interpretation of our results, realistic efficacy values of a specific measure need to be considered.
Our results highlight the importance of disease awareness in controlling the ongoing epidemic. Many self-imposed prevention measures are minimally disruptive and have limited impact on the economy. If regularly maintained, they may significantly contribute to preventing a resurgence of the virus and subsequently a second lockdown. We, therefore, recommend that government and public health institutions continuously mobilize people to adopt and maintain self-imposed measures with scientifically proven efficacy in order to successfully tackle COVID-19.


Thank you for the food The Challenge
Do you know what the profession of a nutritionist entails? No? You are not alone. For a long time, Umeå University had difficulties filling up the slots for the Nutritional Science Program, and to solve this they decided to turn the degree into a remote program. However, they still needed help attracting applicants from all over Sweden to fill the program’s 20 slots. What we realized was that the profession as such is fairly unknown, and that few people know what a nutritionist actually does. So how can we get people to apply for a degree that no one knows about? Simply by saying, thank you.
The Solution
By placing the end consumer, rather than the professionals, in the spotlight, we were able to attach a higher purpose to the profession. By doing this, we made it clear that working in the industry is not primarily about food. It is about people. Regardless of whether you work as a food inspector at a private company, or as a nutritionist in elderly care, the food will eventually end up on someone's plate, right? And if the nutritionist has done his/her job well, we can rest assured that the food on our plates is healthy and nutritious, and has a positive impact on public health.
To express this, our solution shows ordinary people, in ordinary environments, instead of portraying food. This sent a clear message that as a nutritionist, one cares about human beings, and for that, we are grateful. The concept became a guide for all creative outlets in social media and on the website, where text and imagery was customized based on the target group, creating a distinction between the different platforms.
The Results
The campaign attracted 534 applications, of which 187 were first-time applicants, to the 20 available program slots. Compared to the previous years, during which the program had a hard time filling up the slots, this was a significant difference.
The total reach was 1,182,578 to 198,931 unique impressions, where the content generated a high level of commitment in terms of a relatively low media budget.
These are the results of us producing relevant content exposed to relevant target groups.


The Violence Policy Center (VPC) has released a “study” claiming, “Silencers are military-bred accessories that make it easier for criminals to take innocent lives.” On the report’s cover, they used a photo of a newspaper headline about a murder—from 1915.
However, Guns.com writes that ATF finds no evidence that
any crimes were committed with registered NFA items (including suppressors) between 2006-2014. The website also analyzed the eight crimes involving suppressors VPC listed: No shot was fired in three of the cases; one serial killer used a homemade device; and two of the cases were in California, where suppressors are already banned. VPC demonstrates their alarm by featuring images from suppressor catalogs and a graph showing the rise in suppressor sales.
The VPC is a gun-control advocacy group, not an unbiased research firm, and their “studies” are never peer-reviewed. The correct term for this sort of “study” is “propaganda.”


Plant growth promotion and inhibitory potential of fluorescence (under UV light) exhibiting root endophytic bacteria isolated from Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) cultivars
Gazala Amin, Srivathsa Nallanchakravarthula
Fluorescent Pseudomonads are known for the plant beneficial characters, but their potential is still unexplored. In the present study, root endophytic bacteria of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) cultivars ‘Geetanjali’, ‘OH-102’ and ‘Sangur’ showing fluorescence property on Kings B Agar (KBA) were isolated. They were further screened for their PGP and seed germination potential. Additionally, they were also tested for their inhibition potential against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris and Staphylococcus aureus. The results indicated that, a cultivar effect for Fluorescent Pseudomonads in ‘Sangur’ cultivar. Isolates from Gitanjali (ORGT12, ORGT06, ORGT05) and OH102 (OROH12, OROH06, OROH05) cultivars were effective in inhibiting the four tested bacterial cultures. Isolate ‘ORGT12’ was shown to promote significant rate of seed germination (Abelmoschus esculentus 71%, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba 74%, Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata 77%) among the tested isolates. Such potential isolates can be explored to reduce the microbial load on plants or their produce and as well as promote the plant growth.


In keeping with its promise to provide further guidance to the industry on the mortgage loan rules that go into effect in January, the CFPB has issued an interim final mortgage servicing rule and a bulletin addressing servicing issues.
The main thrust of the interim final rule is to clarify the interplay between the mortgage servicing rules, bankruptcy law, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The rule also addresses counseling requirements under the 2013 HOEPA final rule for a small set of loans that are neither covered by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act nor subject to disclosures for open-end credit under Regulation Z. In the supplementary information, the CFPB indicates that these would typically be loans secured by manufactured housing that do not involve residential real property. The rule provides that for such loans, counseling must occur after the consumer receives the required HOEPA disclosure.
The bulletin includes clarifications regarding communications by servicers when a borrower invokes the FDCPA’s cease communications protections and a servicer’s responsibility to conduct home retention efforts after a borrower dies.
For a detailed summary of the rule and bulletin, see our legal alert.


Butyrate Stimulates the Digestive System Development in Calves
Excell™, the all-natural Lactobacillus Fermentation product from KeyAg Distributors, Murtaugh, Idaho has consistentlly out performed Monensin and Lasalocid in average daily gain and feed efficiency studies on backgrounding cattle.
In vitro studies conducted at the University of Idaho suggests the Excell™ advantage is due to increased total rumenal volatile fatty acid production and a significant increase in butyrate compared to Monensin. Excell™ fed cattle consistently have higher dry matter intakes, ADG and FE results over the ionophores.
An in vitro study conducted at GHC Labs, Filer, Idaho was conducted to investigate the production of acetic acid from Excell™ compared to Monensin as an indicator of fiber digestion. These parameters are important in both beef and dairy production since Monensin is known to significantly reduce fiber digesting micro-organisms which negatively impacts forage digestion contributing to reduced feed intake and butter fat in lactating cattle.
The in vitro study data at GHC Labs shows the acetic acid levels for 7.5 cc’s/hd/day of Excell™ and 350 mg/hd/day of Monensin. Seven sets of each product were incubated for 5 hours and the acetic acid levels were averaged resulting in 333 mg/L of rumen fluid for Excell™ and 308 for Monensin.
Summary
Excell™ produced 25 mg/L (8.1%) more acetate than Monensin which suggests fiber digestion was improve supporting rumenal acetic acid production. This conclusion supports improved rumen function, higher dry matter intake, and butterfat production.
Providing Valuable Nutrients for Crops and Livestock


A counsel can effectively refer to a number of different things, even within the narrow confines of legal meaning, and the exact meaning typically depends on the context in which it is used. In the United States (US), it is typically used to refer to either a lawyer or the advice that the lawyer gives to a client. This type of usage is quite common and the context of the phrase is usually used to distinguish which meaning is being referred to in any given phrase. A counsel in the United Kingdom (UK) typically refers to a barrister, or a body of barristers, and is commonly used in both the US and UK to refer to lawyers directly in third-person.
The two most common uses of the term “counsel” in American English are in reference either to a lawyer or to the advice that a lawyer or legal counselor has given to someone. In a court of law, a lawyer may be referred to as “counsel” and the term is often used to directly refer to a lawyer in the third-person. Rather than use the common second-person terminology of “you” to speak directly to a person, in a courtroom the judge or other legal professional may speak directly to a lawyer but refer to “counsel.”
Similarly, the term is often used to refer to any sort of legal advice that a lawyer has provided to a person. In this sense of the word, it is easy to distinguish from the other common usage since it is used to refer to an idea rather than a person. This usage of “counsel” as advice indicates the idea that a lawyer can be a legal counselor who provides information and knowledge on legal matters. In this sense the term “counselor at law” is often used much like “attorney at law” and refers to a lawyer.
The term “counsel” in the UK is used much more specifically and refers only to barristers authorized to have audience in courts of any level. Solicitors, who generally can only argue law in lower courts, are typically not referred to in this way. There does seem to be some exception to this, however, in that some judges may sometimes refer to solicitor-advocates as “counsel.” Solicitor-advocates are solicitors who have earned the right to have audience in higher courts, though they are still not barristers. Despite the separation of the English legal system into two levels of lawyers, the term is similarly used in reference to barristers in the third-person as it is used in the US.


Toplyne Labs #5: The Goldilocks moment Triangulating the *perfect moment* to nudge your free users to conversion
Hey, Ruchin here! 👋 Welcome back to
Toplyne Labs - Edition #5
A
weekly digest that covers unique insights on what makes PLG businesses tick, what signals make for the best PQLs, what sales teams get right, what they get wrong, and the meaning of life… Go figure 🤷🏻♂
“Timing is everything.”
Sure, but does the cliche still hold water when it comes to free-to-paid conversions? Is there a
goldilocks moment - a perfect time of day AND week - when users tend to make software buying decisions?
This week, Toplyne labs looked at a base of 3.3M free users across a spectrum of B2C products to answer a question that GTM teams think deeply about: “What’s the perfect time to nudge free users to conversion?”
Is timing really everything? Let’s dig in.
Disclaimer: While this analysis spans millions of free users, it also captures a breadth of behavior across various categories of B2C PLG products. We encourage you to use these insights directionally and thematically. Rise, shine, and sign ☀ Insight #1: 40% of all conversions occur between 7 AM - 12 PM
From a free user base of 3.3M across various B2C products with a PLG motion, conversions peak between 7 AM - 12 PM. In other words, around 40% of all conversions occur before lunch.
Takeaway: GTM nudges (in-app nudges, promo codes, discounts, etc.) are significantly more effective in the first half of the day.
Timing IS everything. You might
even be driving away high-intent users with nudges past 3 PM. (more on this in an upcoming series) To access these views by region, leave a comment👇 A case for nudges on Sundays 🔎 Insight #2: 62% of all conversions occur in the first half of the week, while 15% of users cross the pay wall on Sundays - on par with Fridays.
Across all regions, ~60% of all conversions occur within the first half of the week. Conversions start winding down after Thursday to a week’s low on Saturday until… *interestingly*, picking up the pace before the week even starts.
On Sundays.
15% of conversions occur on the least noisy day of all - suggesting an opportunity to capture a high share of attention among B2C users with a well-timed nudge. Takeaway: The goldilocks moment for a GTM nudge is somewhere between 7 AM to 12 PM from Mondays through Thursdays, while Sundays are an opportunity to cut through the noise. America upgrades on Thursdays 🆙 Insight #3: In North America, 20% of all conversions occur on Thursdays. Takeaway: The peak time for free-to-paid conversions in North America is 7 AM - 12 PM on Thursdays, with a similar spike on Sundays. For GTM teams optimizing for conversion rates, this is an opportunity to capture a larger share of attention than usual. Let us know what you’d like to see us tackle next in the next edition of Toplyne labs👇


You might agree that we have five senses - the ability to see, hear, smell, taste and touch.
Most people can agree on that.
But, you might not know that these same five senses contain and explain your decision strategy - which means that your decisions have a sensory structure.
This is relevant to your decision making in uncertain times.
If you accept that information enters your nervous system through the five senses, then any decision you make is processed through them. Reversing that process, language is the bridge that seeks to articulate the experience of your nervous system.
So, the words you choose indicate the sensory structure of your decisions.
If you were to think about a recent decision and examine how you made it from a sensory perspective, you might be able to describe it in see, hear, smell, taste and touch language. For example:
What did you see? What did you hear? What did you smell, taste and touch?
Obviously, the exploration is more extensive than that, but it's still relatively straightforward. Closer examination reveals a structure. You probably apply it to all your decisions, large or small, personal or commercial - although you may not believe me right now.
Good decisions - the ones that worked well for you - had a sensory structure. Poor decisions had a different sensory structure. And you may not be aware of this.
Now, in these uncertain times, would you like to know how you make your good decisions?
Best wishes
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Financial issues are often cited as the number one reason couples divorce. So it stands to reason, then, that at a time when our country is suffering with 9.1% unemployment and a volatile market, divorce rates would begin to trend upward…. higher than the current statistics which reveal that 50% of first marriages and 65% of second marriages end in divorce. Some statistics cite the average cost of a divorce to be $15,000. However, given my exposure to family lawyers’ rates and my own personal experience, I would challenge that figure as grossly underestimated. Mediation offers couples an alternative, which is not only financially palatable, but is also substantially less stressful than litigation. In the hands of a competent mediator, couples can part ways and maintain their dignity, their sanity and their financial resources.
Consider this: 35 year old man, divorced six years ago in an amicable, non-litigious fashion. He and his ex-wife had their respective attorneys draw up a mutually agreeable Property Settlement Agreement, which addressed alimony and child support in a comprehensive 27-page document. Fast-forward a few years, and the ex-wife took on a lover. In and of itself, this was not a problem. However, the Property Settlement Agreement included a clause, which terminated alimony upon cohabitation. And so the dispute began to erupt. He accuses her of living with him; she vehemently denies it. He wants to stop paying her alimony. She wants his money. Hostilities increased over months and months of arguing, culminating in the filing of a Petition to Terminate Alimony. This fueled the fire even further, and the attorneys representing each party having been “zealously” representing their respective clients (translation: running up legal fees without consideration for the parties.) The case is not yet resolved, and he has spent over $50,000 in legal fees. She has spent over $20,000.
Mediation is an effective tool used increasingly more these days to resolve disputes without litigation. Litigation, by its own definition, is a litigious process. It is time-consuming, expensive, and often destroys family dynamics. Mediation offers a way for people to resolve their disputes without the brutality that often arises when lawyers get in the way. As a result, both parties often find their way to a reasonable and mutually agreeable settlement. This isn’t always the case, but it’s a good place to start. In fact, many courts require that parties engage in mediation prior to trial. Unfortunately, by this point, many parties have already exhausted their financial resources with the attorneys’ fees, making mediation a less than meaningful exercise.
Before calling an attorney, consider retaining the expertise of a certified family law mediator. Initial phone consultations are often free, and first formal meetings (whether in person, over the phone or Internet) range anywhere from $200 – $450/hour. There is typically no expectation of a retainer, and you can often pay-as-you-go. These fees pale in comparison to the fees generated by family lawyers, who are motivated to convince you to pay them a retainer fee, and then begin working on your file. By calling a mediator first, at worst, you will gain solid advice about your situation and guidance about your best course of action. At best, you will find yourself resolving your issues cost efficiently and relatively stress-free.


Providing immediate assistance for seniors
I write to you in a time that is both challenging and testing. During these unprecedented times, Ontarians are coming together to defeat this ruthless virus, from unleashing our manufacturing might to awakening an incredible spirit of duty and volunteerism.
Asenior resident in our area recently contacted me asking for immediateassistance in providing essential groceries such as milk bread, fruit andcanned food for 120 seniors units in his Scarborough apartment. With thesupport of local residents and business owners, this prompted me to launch theSpread Kindness Initiative as a response to serve seniors from all walks oflife and those residents of Scarborough-Rouge Park who are in need the most. Ifyou or a senior you know may need a hand with groceries, prescription drugs, oranything else during these challenging times, please reach out to my office at
vijay.thanigasalam@pc.ola.org or byleaving a voicemail with your name and number at 416-283-8448.
Ourgovernment introduced the
Ontario ActionPlan to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included $3.3 billion forhealth care that began flowing to the frontlines immediately. Ontario hospitalsare preparing around the clock for the incoming surge by initiating pandemicprotocols. Over 10,000 volunteers ranging from retired nurses to medicalstudents are being matched with local needs. Assessment centres are operatingacross the province, screening Ontarians who would otherwise be burdeninghospitals. Testing capacity is on track to reach 18,900 a day by mid-April.
The health and wellness of seniors are of the utmost importance to our government. That is why Premier Doug Ford announced an investment of $5 million to protect seniors in retirement homes through increased infection control and active screening procedures. The government proposes $75 million in support for low-income seniors by doubling the Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) payment for six months.
The Ontario government is providing emergency child care options to enable parents who are front-line workers to do what we are all counting on them to do, such as health-care workers, police officers, firefighters and correctional officers. One of the locations in Toronto is in our riding – Malvern Early Learning & Child Care.
The Ontario government is providing one-time payments to parents to help keep children engaged by purchasing workbooks, educational apps, movies, and other tools. These payments will be $200 for each child 12 and under, and $250 for children with special needs. To help students, the government is suspending OSAP loan repayments between March 30 and September 30, leaving more money in students’ pockets in these challenging times.
I want to reaffirm that physical distancing ensures that you do not get infected yourself, but also ensures others around you are not affected. Furthermore, I would also like to encourage you to keep washing your hands with soap often. This kills the virus, ensuring your health and safety.
I want to echo the words of Her Majesty the Queen, who during her address mentioned that no matter how challenging the times are, a day will come when this pandemic subsides from current reality to the chapters in history books. We Canadians will make it through, together. And on that day we will look back proudly how we did not abandon one another but rather offered a helping hand.


Cognitive users can share spectrum with primary users under constraints on the interference that results. We present a new pricing strategy for sharing the primary users' available subchannels with cognitive users by optimizing the secondary and primary users' utilities while meeting the primary users' interference constraints. The primary users aim to maximize their revenues by sharing their subchannels with secondary users while ensuring that they achieve a minimum target capacity. On the other hand, the secondary users aim to maximize their capacity under three different constraints: consumed power, a given budget for sharing subchannels, and tolerable interference caused to the primary users. We introduce a sequential procedure based on a distributed algorithm to determine the resource allocation, interference thresholds and prices that satisfy the requirements of both parties in the network. Simulations show that the users face a tradeoff between capacity, power, and price.


"Get down on your knees": Representing the Seven Dwarfs in the Pantomime DOI:https://doi.org/10.18061/dsq.v42i1.7576 Keywords:Pantomime, dwarfism, Seven Dwarfs, theories of humour, disability humour Abstract
Dwarfs are prominent figures within the entertainment industry, but there is limited academic focus on representations of them in the theatre. In this paper, I explore one of the most prominent representations of dwarfism in the theatre:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Drawing on theories of humour, the paper argues that the current representation of the Seven Dwarfs engages with disabling humour, which mocks their stature and has implications for people with dwarfism in society. Focusing on three different forms of casting including; using people with dwarfism, average height adults and children to fulfil the roles of the Seven Dwarfs, I argue that each representation promotes a negative stereotype of dwarfism, which can be explained by different theories of humour. In the last part, I suggest that using disability humour within scenes featuring the Seven Dwarfs can help to challenge stereotypes of dwarfism, which are less likely to have negative repercussions upon people with dwarfism in society. Downloads Published Issue Section License
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While summer is in full swing, college athletes who practice year-round are already looking toward the season ahead – and many rely on key equipment, uniforms, and transportation to keep them performing at their best. These activities require funding, and while universities such as Big Ten schools can average over $50 million in revenue per school, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their attendees do not typically receive the same level of funding, including for their sports programs.
Silk and Carl Lewis, the newest face of the Silk Soymilk portfolio, want to support HBCU athletes and help close this funding discrepancy through the new
Silk Team Protein initiative. For over 25 years, track and field Hall of Famer Carl Lewis has been using Silk Soymilk as his go-to complete plant-based protein beverage. Aimed at inspiring the next generation of plant-powered athletes, the program champions HBCU track and field teams to promote top talent, on and off the field.
As part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Silk Soymilk will provide five HBCU track and field programs with $10,000 donations (a total of $50,000) to go toward team necessities like uniforms, equipment and transportation. The five HBCU recipients will also receive plenty of Silk Soymilk – a high-quality, complete source of plant-based protein – for their upcoming track and field season, along with a live Q&A session with Carl Lewis.
“As a longtime advocate of plant-based diets, I know first-hand the benefits it can yield for an athlete, which is why I am proud to be a partner on this Silk Team Protein initiative to show college athletes how plant-based products like Silk Soymilk can help support their athletic goals,” said Carl Lewis. “Through this partnership, I hope to encourage the next generation of athletes, especially within the HBCU & Black community, to join the growing number of African Americans moving toward a plant-based diet.”
Run, don’t walk, to nominate an HBCU today! If you are a student, alumni, professor or just a fan of an HBCU with a track and field program, submit a nomination between now and July 22, 2021 at SilkTeamProtein.com for a chance for your HBCU school to receive one of five $10,000 donations.
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Project:
This project aims to provide an attractive environmentally friendly solution to coastal eutrophication/pollution while generating value added products using the
sea lettuce Ulva spp. Our objectives are to:
i) screen a large population of Ulva strains to identify elite strains tailored for de-pollution in low salinity environment,
ii) provide a state-of-the art understanding of the primary metabolism of these species,
iii) design and implement a prototype water de-pollution system, and
iv) investigate valorisation pathways of Ulva biomass to incentivise the use of Ulva as a relevant system for water de-pollution.
Funding:
SFI: Frontiers for the Future Programme 2020
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A decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) is a non-centralized organisation. The community is managed by a set of rules enforced on a blockchain, and decisions are made from the bottom up.
DAOs are decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) that are cooperatively owned and governed by their members. They have built-in treasuries that may only be accessed with the members’ permission. Decisions are made by suggestions that the group votes on over a set period of time.
A decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) operates without the need for hierarchical management and can serve a variety of objectives. These groups can create freelancer networks where contracts pool their funds to pay for software subscriptions, philanthropic organisations where members approve payments, and venture capital businesses run by a group. A DAO can be joined in a number of ways, the most common of which is through the ownership of a token.
Smart contracts, which are essentially bits of code that execute automatically when a set of criteria is met, are used by DAOs. Smart contracts are now used on a variety of blockchains, while Ethereum was the first to do so.
The DAO’s regulations are established by these smart contracts. Those who own a share in a DAO are given voting rights and have the ability to influence how the company functions by voting on or proposing new governance proposals.
This methodology protects DAOs from being overwhelmed with requests by requiring that a proposal be approved by a majority of stakeholders. The method for determining that majority varies from DAO to DAO and is described in the smart contracts.
DAOs are completely self-contained and transparent. Anyone may see their code because they are built on open-source blockchains. Because the blockchain records all financial transactions, anyone may audit their built-in treasuries.
A DAO is typically launched in three stages:
DAOs offer significant advantages over traditional organisations since they are internet-native. The lack of trust required between two parties is a significant advantage of DAOs. While a typical organisation demands a great deal of faith in the people who run it — particularly on behalf of investors — DAOs just require trust in the code.
It’s easier to trust that code because it’s open source and can be thoroughly tested before being released. After a DAO is started, every action it performs must be approved by the community and is totally public and verifiable.
There is no hierarchy in such an organisation. Despite this, it can still complete tasks and grow while being governed by its native token. Because there is no hierarchy, any stakeholder can propose an original concept that will be considered and enhanced by the entire group. Internal conflicts are frequently resolved quickly using the voting method, which follows the smart contract’s pre-written regulations.
DAOs let investors to combine assets and invest in early-stage enterprises and decentralised initiatives while sharing the risk and potential gains.


Aalbun Analytics features huge database of patents, trademarks and tech advancements – giving users crucial insight, awareness and knowledge about their industry they never had before
Aalbun – one of the top legal tech startups in Britain – has officially released a new software platform offering users full access to the innovations happening across their sector, from registered patents to trademark data.
Aalbun Analytics – which is now open to users following its grand launch at Slush Helsinki business conference in December 2021 – provides comprehensive, easy-to-digest data that shows big advancements and trends materialising in every market.
Utilising the platform, users can gain crucial insight into what is changing in their industry – building vital innovation intelligence and positioning themselves for a competitive advantage as a result.
The tool features a drill-down function that lets users explore trends in more intricate detail, whilst all data is presented in readable, intelligible formats. Filtering technology also allows users to sharpen research focus and gain a true understanding of competitors and innovators in their industry.
Christian Bunke, CEO & co-founder at Aalbun said: “We felt there was a need for a robust and affordable SaaS tool for patent analytics to give innovators in every organisation access to valuable insights.
“IP protection and innovation have always been driven by a strong understanding of the market and competitor invention. This is what we can offer with Aalbun Analytics.”
In 2020, Aalbun was named among the leading 12 legal tech startups in the UK for its network-based intellectual property services. The company now has employees and consultants situated all over the planet – offering global assistance to universities, multinationals, technology companies, research and development departments and sole innovators.
Aalbun Analytics software is now open for registration.
Signing up is free, and you can create an account and learn more by visiting Aalbun Analytics.


At Butts By Design, we do not perform or recommend butt injections.
The term ‘butt injections’ commonly refers to injecting free-flowing liquid silicone into the buttock. These injections are NOT FDA-approved and have the potential to cause serious long-term complications.
The FDA approved liquid silicone fillers for the face in the 1950s. The fillers did an amazing job of volumizing the face and restoring symmetry. However, the negatives soon became apparent.
Liquid silicone fillers have a risk of becoming infected and creating multiple draining wounds that never heal unless the silicone is removed. Unfortunately, liquid silicone integrates with the surrounding tissue and cannot be separated. The only way to remove it is by surgically cutting out the area where the filler was injected. This results in a “shark-bite” appearance.
The moral of this story: liquid silicone fillers are a terrible idea. Never use these fillers anywhere in your body.
There are fillers that may be injected into the butt, none are FDA-approved for this purpose, and each type has significant drawbacks.
The most common injection material is poly-L-lactic acid (brand name Sculptra). In our experience, this injectable material does not produce substantial or significant differences for buttock augmentation.
Hyaluronic acid fillers, which are typically used as facial fillers, may be utilized in the buttock. However, a significant amount of filler is needed (at least 100mL per side), and that means a significant cost for a product that lasts roughly one to two years. The high price (minimum $100,000) makes this treatment an unreasonable option for most individuals.
On average, you need 350cc per side to see a reasonable difference.
Our favorite technique for butt enhancement is fat transfer to the buttocks (a Brazilian butt lift or BBL). Implant augmentation is an option for patients who do not qualify for a BBL.
To learn more about your options for buttock enhancement, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel. Dr. Nykiel has devoted his career to helping patients meet their aesthetic goals with an advanced skill set attained through a double sub-specialty within plastic surgery. Call (949) 416-0038 or use our online contact form to get started.